Author: Sebastianul

Update 1.13: First Public Test Launch Date

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If everything goes according to plan, the first Common Test of Update 1.13 will start next week on May 27. If anything goes wrong, the test will start the next day.

After reviewing the test results, we can say that the new mechanics work smoothly and theproblems we had when opening the Sandbox were solved. As a result, redesigned HE shells and changes to SPGs and other vehicle types will enter the game. After additional testing and bug fixes for specific vehicles, these improvements will hit the servers with Update 1.13, which is expected to be ready in June. Before that happens, however, you’ll be able to try out the new mechanics during the Public Test.

The Crystal Challenge: Hunt Down the Brand-New Kampfpanzer 07 RH!

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Have you ever met a predator with crystal skin, Commanders?

Take on the Crystal Challenge running from May 21 at 10:00 CEST through May 31 at 10:00 CEST (UTC+2) and earn the Kampfpanzer 07 RH, a brand-new Tier VIII Premium German medium tank with a striking Rock Crystal 2D style!

This rare and dangerous beast is faster than lightning, and each of its shots hits right on target. It’s not easy to force it into a corner, but if you display your skills and complete the Challenge, you’ll add this natural-born hunter to your collection and earn tons of valuable rewards along the way. Let the chase begin!

The Crystal Challenge consists of two Chapters: Uncut Gem (Chapter I) and Radiant Crystal (Chapter II). Unlocking and completing Chapter II missions will grant you even more rewards, including the stunning Brunnenpanzer 3D style.

The Crystal Challenge

May 21, 2021 at 10:00 CEST through May 31, 2021 at 10:00 CEST (UTC+2)

Meet the Brand-New Kampfpanzer 07 RH!

This unique Tier VIII German medium tank sits at the junction of medium and light vehicles. It boasts a great top speed of 65 km/h and incredible mobility, allowing it to reach crucial positions on the battlefield before other vehicles. Swift and fierce like a storm, this versatile warrior can accelerate instantly and rapidly change flanks more than once during the battle, easily getting behind unsuspecting enemies.

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Crystal Challenge: “Rock crystal” 2D Style – Pictures

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This is the style that can be obtained in the upcoming marathon. Style treated as non-historical, valued at 750 gold.

Available for vehicles of all nationalities and tiers.

  • Multi-season style inspired by the uniqueness and beauty of natural minerals.

The ancient Greeks believed that a rock crystal was ice that had frozen so much that it could not melt. Roman patricians used spheres cut from this material to cool their hands in the summer. And in the Ancient East, it was believed that mountain crystals were pieces of the frozen breath of a dragon.

After polishing, this mineral acquires a unique shine. At various times, it was used to make tableware, mirror glass, spectacle lenses, “medical” balls and jewelry. There are also legends that rock crystal has mystical properties that allow people to see the invisible. (It is possible that it can help you spot enemy light tanks.) Continue reading “Crystal Challenge: “Rock crystal” 2D Style – Pictures” →

Prime Gaming – Rock Out Package

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Whether it’s strumming an imaginary guitar to our favorite tracks or daydreaming about performing in front of thousands at the world’s biggest festivals, we all have such rock star fantasies. This month’s Prime Gaming drop, Rock Out!, is all about the rocking lifestyle we hope to taste one day (without the need to toss a TV out the hotel window and get stuck with a huge bill). All the goodies listed below are available from May 18 through June 17 for any commander with a Prime Gaming membership.

Rock Them Like a Hurricane

Now’s your chance to bring rock ‘n’ roll to the battlefield, or wherever you may roam, with a unique style and customization elements. Just take a look for yourself.

Grab Your Loot

 

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Medal: Rock Star
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Decal: “Through the Fire”

We’ve Got Another Thing Comin’

As always, you can pick two (2) of the following offerings with this month’s drop:

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Crystal Challenge: 🇩🇪 Kpz 07 RH Pictures

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A handful of screenshots of the new 3D style for the German Kpz 07 RH. Both the vehicle and the style can be acquired in the Spring Marathon.

Style treated as historical, valued at 2,500 gold.

Suitable for vehicles: Kampfpanzer 07 RH

– Complete the conditions for each stage. Mastery missions are only available for Tier IX-X vehicles, while dedication missions are only available for Tier VI-X vehicles. You will receive special rewards for completing each of the 10 stages, and at the end of all stages you will get a German Premium Tier VIII medium tank Kampfpanzer 07 RH for free!

The Crystal Challenge ends in% (hours) s. After the event, the unique German Tier VIII Premium Medium Tank Kpz 07 RH will be temporarily available in the Premium Shop for purchase at a personal discount in the Premium Shop.

When you purchase the Kpz 07 RH Tier VIII German Premium Medium Tank, you also receive rewards for event stages that you haven’t completed yet.

The event has ended. Vehicle received. Now you can complete additional event missions.

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WoT: Results of Sandbox Iterations. HE Shells and SPGs: What’s Next?

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A joint test of the reworked HE shells and changes to vehicles and SPGs was completed a few weeks ago. Together with this test, we completed a whole series of important Sandbox iterations, in which we all tested possible changes to the key mechanics of the game. Many thanks to all the active and caring players who supported us and participated in the tests, shared their opinions in surveys, shared their feedback and left comments!

Following the test results, we see that the new mechanics work properly and solve the problems that were present when launching the Sandbox. Therefore, the reworked HE shells and changes to SPGs and other vehicle types are coming to the release. After additional tests and adjustments to particular vehicles, these changes will hit the live servers in Update 1.13 that will be released presumably in June. Before that, you’ll be able to try out the new mechanics during the Common Tests.

Sandbox Results: Drawing Conclusions

With your participation, we tested the reworked HE shells both in a separate Sandbox iteration dedicated only to HE shells, and during a joint test of the changes to HE shells and SPG rebalance. Together we had to solve many problems, and we succeeded!

Our main goal was to rebalance HE shells while keeping all the things that you love about them:

  • Fun and exciting gameplay. Upon penetration, which occurs quite rarely, they cause high damage—sometimes a lot more than expected. Commanders remember such shots for a long time.
  • Ease of use. When using HE shells, it is not necessary to know the thickness of the enemy armor or vulnerable spots on it. You can fire an HE shell at any point on the enemy vehicle and cause damage even without penetration.
  • High chance of causing damage.

At the same time, we wanted to change the HE shell mechanics in the following situations:

  • Causing high frontal damage to well-armored vehicles. This is especially frustrating for commanders in vehicles featuring good frontal armor who cannot take maximum advantage of it.
  • Lack of demand for HE shells for low- and medium-caliber guns. Players in vehicles with low- and medium-caliber guns rarely use HE shells due to their unpredictable damage. Sometimes HE shells fired from these guns also cause decent damage, but this does not happen often.
  • Some other annoying aspects of the current mechanics. For example, an HE shell fired at the commander’s cupola can set the enemy vehicle’s engine on fire.

Below are the issues that we wanted to solve when we suggested our ideas for the SPG rebalance:

  • Reduce the total stun duration and the number of critical hits. Having analyzed a large number of statistics, we noticed that the total stun duration and the number of critical hits during the test were much lower than those in Update 1.12 on the live servers. This applies to all vehicles in the game.

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WoT: HE and SPG Supertest

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The Sandbox for HE shells and artillery has given us plenty to consider. Your feedback and survey responses have been warmly received, and they’ve given us valuable suggestions for improvement.

And that means we’re moving on. The next step before release is to start closed testing for a number of vehicles with HE-based gameplay and specific SPGs.

What Will Be Tested During the Supertest?

Please note: The Supertest is a closed test where preliminary testing of vehicles requiring fine-tuning and verification as to the effectiveness of balance changes is carried out.

On May 18, the following nine vehicles will go to the Supertest:

We will also test system changes to AP shell alpha damage for all SPGs, as well as certain improvements to particular vehicles. After being evaluated in the Supertest and adjusted accordingly, the suggested changes will most likely be added to the first Update 1.13 Common Test so that everyone can check them.

Changes to Vehicles With HE Shells

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  • For the 152 mm Gun-Launcher XM81 (conventional) gun, dispersion was decreased from 0.6 to 0.57.
  • For the 152 mm Gun-Launcher XM81 (conventional) gun, dispersion was decreased on turret traverse from 0.38 to 0.35.

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